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Just now, Trikyle said:

Ok. Now that i know i can go to dlt directly. I will propose that to him to bring him annnnd the bike to dlt and see what he says. He doesnt come off like a thief... he seems hes does really care much,.. 

A good percentage of people who want to sell a less than a year old scooter without registration papers, and have some dodgy story why the scooter/motorcycle has no plates or registering papers is because the scooter or motorcycle is still under financing. Most stopped paying the finance company and moved house so the finance company cannot find them to reclaim the scooter/motorcycle.

Of course, finance companies are not stupid and they keep the original registration papers... So you can expect that the DLT will look at you with a smile and tells you that the scooter is already registered and reported stolen by a financing company. (If somebody stops paying the finance company, and after I believe 3 months cannot reclaim the scooter / motorcycle they will report it stolen.) Therefore make sure that you go with the seller to the DLT, as you not want to be charged with motorcycle theft.....

If the scooter is clean (not stolen or registered before, or has financing still unpaid), you should be able to register the scooter as easy as paying 600 THB and showing all the original purchase invoices (also take 3 copies with you). Probably the Thai Department of Road Transport will have a few more documents they want, so best to call them in advance – this will eliminate a few extra trips.

Depending where you stay you will get your greenbook (registration papers) and license plates within 30 days...

The following tires are available in 100/70-10

Bridgestone Trail Wing TW

Michelin Reggae Scooter tire

Shinko SR426 Scooter Tire

Pirelli SL60 Scooter Tire

Most of this tires are with a nobby tread or adventure-bike tread…

I agree that the secondhand value of the Honda CB(R)300 is currently very low. I expect that the whole Honda brand will suffer, as we gearing up to another major recall of Thai made motorcycles for the Honda MSX125 and Forza 300 regarding the fuel pump. The same fuel-pump used in several other Honda motorcycles... so maybe even more problems on the horizon....

11 hours ago, Happy Grumpy said:

 

They don't half drop their value quickly.

 

You see them for 70k baht on the classifieds. 

That is the secondhand price. Firesale meaning is

1. a sale of goods remaining after the destruction of commercial premises by fire.

   • a sale of goods or assets at a very low price, typically when the seller is facing bankruptcy.

Firesale price? Normally people talk about firesale prices when a company is a the edge of bankruptcy, which is with Honda absolutely not the case. So the suggested prices for the Honda CBR300R is around 133,000 THB and the CB300F is around 126,000 THB. The small-capacity motorcycles from Honda have no fixed sales price so it depends on the dealer how much it will cost...

The company you look for is Art-Serina and it is a company based in Bangkok, they make the pistons for most Thai built engines from Kawasaki, Yamaha and Suzuki. The website is http://www.art-piston.co.th

They're the manufacturer, and with some luck they can help you with the information of a retailer that sells ART pistons.

I think it is safe to say that the original look was from the BSA Gold Star, and anything after is just copies. While I believe that BSA and Kawasaki had a license deal so maybe the Kawasaki W800 is more original that the Triumph. Also interesting to know is that BSA will be back with a whole line-up of new motorcycles - mostly modern retro bikes...

6 minutes ago, Issanman said:

Kawasaki Thailand home page at the top, click on motorcycles and it is listed under new arrivals right next to the Versys X 300.

And the Kawasaki Japan website still has it on their website:

https://www.kawasaki-cp.khi.co.jp/mcy/street/17_ej800a_e.html

Guess they didn't pull the model of the market... Nice to know...

Interesting, especially that Kawasaki HQ has canceled the whole W-family (W650 and W800). Read all about it http://www.cycleworld.com/kawasaki-w800-final-edition-farewell-to-classic-motorcycle

Maybe we get the remaining few unsold models? Or Kawasaki Thailand made this page back when they still planned to introduce the model and never removed it (I cannot find a link on the Thai Kawasaki home page that links to the Kawasaki W800 page)....

13 minutes ago, Dellboy218 said:

Yes perhaos it would but I also have another helmet that requires its lining replaced.  This post should have remained in Chiang Mai as if I have to go to Bangkok for the Nolan then I might as well get it from the States.  Easier if someone in Chiang Mai refurbished helmet liners which is why I posted it in Chiang Mai section.  

 

What is the big difference ordering from the US or from Bangkok, for both you need to send a few emails, maybe even a few phone calls, both will probably charge you by credit card. The person who answer the phone at Dirt Bike Bangkok speaks pretty good understandable English... So I not see the big problem?

Also it's pretty standard that you call or contact the local distributor of a product and they will inform you if they have a dealer in your location...  again I not see the problem?

39 minutes ago, Dellboy218 said:

No response so far from Nolan Thailand.  Havnt found an official distributor in Chiang Mai.

In retail business most countries have only one distributor appointed by the manufacturer, the distributor appoints or looks for local dealers. As Dirt Shop Bangkok is the main dealer/distributor for Thailand it would be logic to ask them if they have a dealer in Chiang Mai...

http://www.nolan.it/index.php/dove/estero/reg-asia

32 minutes ago, Dellboy218 said:

 

As Dirt Shop Bangkok is the official distributor of Nolan helmets in Thailand, it would be a logical place to ask them if they have a dealer in Chiang Mai, or maybe that is just my idea. And if they should not have a dealer in Chiang Mai, I bet that buying the required parts from the official distributor in Bangkok and shipping them to Chiang Mai would be much cheaper than ordering them online from an American online shop. Or maybe I'm just weird....

On 12/7/2016 at 1:27 PM, JonnyF said:

 

Never had an issue with my 2007 KSR110 or 2008 Ninja 250. I ordered parts for the KSR last month, just messaged them on the Line app and they posted them to me the next day. Never had to leave my desk.

 

I never see ZX130's on the road so I'm guessing they didn't sell many and get very few inquiries for spare engine parts and therefore don't keep stock. I'd be amazed if they wouldn't order them for you though.

Maybe you have seen a few Kawasaki ZX130, but they look more like a Honda Wave so you maybe not paid much attention. To be honest, spare parts for the whole line of step-through Kawasaki bikes is badly organized in Thailand. Even for a model Kawasaki still sells, the Kaze 125 spare part distribution is nothing positive... If you have the Kawasaki Kaze 112 or the ZX130 you in for some problems sooner or later...

Maybe contact Dirt Shop in Bangkok, I believe they're the official distributor/dealer of Nolan helmets in Thailand...

My idea about the Kawasaki Versys-X 300 is that it’s a perfect bike for Thailand. A 300cc parallel-twin is excellent for cruising and exploring the country.

As said before I not think big adventure bikes are the perfect tool for Thailand, I have been in to much situations that I was wishing my motorcycle was lighter. Sure a plus 1000cc adventure bike can do over 150km/h, but really think about that… if you want to go over 120km/h did you not buy the wrong motorcycle?

My g/f bought a Kawasaki Versys 1000, she doesn’t really like it as the seat height is a bit uncomfortable for her. She still has her BMW F650X which she still rides the most. The BMW has a seat height of 785mm while the Kawasaki is a good amount higher at 838mm

16 hours ago, macknife said:

 

They may well have a factory here but I've never seen a Zongshen dealership. I doubt there are many shops around that stock Zongshen parts.

Kawasaki and Honda have dealerships in almost every major town in this country. (Yamaha do need to step up in this regard)

Why don't you answer the original question. Where can one buy such a bike? As I've never seen one.

 

As for this new Versys I'm not so sure. like others have said, why buy this when the CBX500 isn't much more? The only positive is that it's lighter.

I believe people prefer a Ninja/Z3 or R3/MT03 over the CBR/CB500 as they rev much higher and are more fun to race about on. The Versys doesn't really fall into that category. Also, why not make the front end look similar to the new shape Versys instead of keeping the look of the old one?

 

PS. Why do the Panniers indent so much? Seems a lot of space is lost there almost making them redundant.

If you looking for Zongshen Thailand you can easily look on the internet, http://www.zongshenthailand.com/

And sure Kawasaki has dealers in all major cities, I totally agree with that - but what is a dealer if they not sell parts from a motorcycle that is about 3 years old? Not forget that most of the Kawasaki's now on the road are on the edge or over 5 years old. In an official statement Kawasaki Thailand only stocks parts for a specific model for 5-years... So for everybody with a ER6n from 2011 or earlier start counting as the model is EOL and parts are not re-stocked... Kawasaki Thailand was unable to explain why they cannot supply the engine parts of the 3-year old Kawasaki ZX130...

14 hours ago, edwinchester said:

I'm pretty sure it was marked up at 80k bht at the Motorexpo although I stand to be corrected.

There was another version, 250cc(?) watercooled fully kitted out in adventure bling for 160k bht which was alot better finished.

I'm sure the Zongshen RX3 standard comes as 250cc liquid-cooled and has standard the adventure outfit, 160K THB is ridicules the actual price is probably around 120,000 THB

1 hour ago, DILLIGAD said:

Until you need parts!


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Why you think parts availability would be a problem, Zongshen has a factory in Thailand and worldwide they one of the largest motorcycle component and parts manufacturers.

I'm more worried about Kawasaki parts, for example try to find parts for a Kawasaki ZX130 which was sold last time around 3-years ago.... But spare parts are mostly not available...

Amazing Kawasaki has copied the Zongshen RX3, the Zongshen RX3 is available for the last 2 years....

8 hours ago, JSixpack said:

 

No, no. In Pattaya! Happened to find the website of a parts dealer in the USA. I assume those parts are (cough) genuine Lifan but I dunno. Which makes B950 look good here.

If you in Thailand let somebody who speaks Thai call the Lifan office in Bangkok, it will cost less and you not have to worry about import duty and custom clearing… the correct web address is www.lifanthailand.com the lifanth.com is a fake website

1 hour ago, JSixpack said:

Good news. Friend called the dealer and told him about the B500 replacement and also the price on a USA Lifan parts site: B1600. Hah! Price immediately came down to B950, which sounds about right. Can you believe that? As blatant an attempted ripoff as I've seen here in the LOS. Got WAY too greedy. Anyway, all's well that ends well. Tnx again, the input helped.

You in the US? So it was not a Thai Lifan dealer who was trying to cheat you?

A compete new Lifan LF250-B engine (carburetor) engine, with all accessories as in the picture cost a little over 25,000 THB. So yes,10,000 THB for the fuel pump assembly is a rip-off....

In Thailand you have three options to get this part, you can use a good Yamaha dealer, you can contact Lifan Thailand direct, and you can contact Keeway.

I have attached the page from the Thai Yamaha parts catalog, you can easily order it from Yamaha. You can also search for “Motorcycle Thailand Lifan LF250-B Parts Catalog” and you get the Lifan LF250-B parts catalog… I not think I have the parts catalog for the Keeway Dorado 250 parts catalog so you need to be a bit more creative with them...

Yamaha-XV250S-VIRAGO-Fuel-Tank.pdf